Energy Engineering Co-op

Trane Italia • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking an Energy Engineering Co-op to work with an assigned mentor on objectives that support the business while developing technical, business, leadership, and communication skills. The co-op will work with the energy engineering team on energy analysis projects, utility rate analysis, field energy audits, client interviews and consultations, energy conservation measures, and project management. The role focuses on solutions that help customers achieve energy-efficient buildings.

This structured 12-week program provides exposure to an Energy Engineering career at Trane and may create an opportunity to join the company’s full-time Energy Engineer in Training development program after graduation, for candidates who mutually agree to pursue that career path. The work is on-site five days per week. The position is hourly and pays $24.00. It is designated safety sensitive and may require additional drug screening.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hold a valid driver's license for at least 12 months.
• Have no major or frequent traffic violations, including DUI within the previous five years, or hit-and-run, license suspension, reckless or careless driving, multiple smaller infractions, or preventable collisions within the previous three years.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred engineering disciplines include Energy, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers and Energy Engineers to identify energy opportunities at customer facilities and support small projects addressing customer issues or opportunities.
• Collaborate with Energy Engineers to document value delivered to customers.
• Provide technical analysis and review for energy projects, including project risk assessment.
• Conduct building walk-throughs and identify energy conservation measures involving architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other systems.
• Help transition work processes to new digital tool sets.
• Learn and assist with measurement and verification of guaranteed energy-savings reporting that complies with International Measurement and Verification Professional standards.
• Analyze data outputs to identify trends or deviations that require further investigation.
• Assist with technical qualification of opportunities, including preliminary audits, benchmarking, site surveys, and interviews.
• Collect and analyze benchmark data and develop summary reports describing building or system performance.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, beginning on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
• Comprehensive benefits and programs to support employees' professional and personal lives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern